So my A6 is in dire need of some new tires and I am torn as to what to get. Right now I am tossing it up between the General Altimax HP (http://*******.com/68lfcd) and the Continental ContiExtreme Contact (http://*******.com/yoxsxm). Now the Generals are highly rated and available cheap locally, but seeing as they're a "Grand Touring" tire, I am not sure how they compare to the Continentals which are all-seasons.

I've never used either of these brands before. The tires I used on my Grand Am were Bridgestone Potenza G009's which while excellent, were very expensive and I would like to get away from spending $120+ per tire. And actually the General tires I can have 4 of them installed locally for $409.

Where are you from as far as climate goes?...and is the A6 quattro

Where are you from as far as climate goes?...and is the A6 quattro

It snows here, and when it's not snowing it's cold and wet. So I need something that's prime in icy conditions. Also yes, it is a Quattro.

There are two factors to consider when choosing a TYRE.
1) Longevity
2) Grip.

Now, since you should change your tyres every 5 years anyway, regardless of remaining tread, consider how many miles you are going to do.
If it were a classic car doing 1000 miles a year, you would obviously buy the "grippyest" tyres avaliable which sacrifice longevity.
If it's a rep mobile doing 60k a year then you will sacrifice some degree of performance in exchange for many extra miles of service.

Think about what you want the tyre to do and then go with the brand that is more closely matched to your needs.

There are two factors to consider when choosing a TYRE.

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Tire
1   /taɪər/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [tahyuhr] Show IPA Pronunciation ,
verb, tired, tir⋅ing, noun
–verb (used with object)
1. to reduce or exhaust the strength of, as by exertion; make weary; fatigue: The long walk tired him.
2. to exhaust the interest, patience, etc., of; make weary; bore: Your stories tire me.
–verb (used without object)
3. to have the strength reduced or exhausted, as by labor or exertion; become fatigued; be sleepy.
4. to have one's appreciation, interest, patience, etc., exhausted; become or be weary; become bored (usually fol. by of): He soon tired of americans who couldn't spell.



Tyre

noun
1. a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks [syn: Sur]
2. hoop that covers a wheel; "automobile tyres are usually made of rubber and filled with compressed air"

Tire
1   /taɪər/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [tahyuhr] Show IPA Pronunciation ,
verb, tired, tir⋅ing, noun
–verb (used with object)
1. to reduce or exhaust the strength of, as by exertion; make weary; fatigue: The long walk tired him.
2. to exhaust the interest, patience, etc., of; make weary; bore: Your stories tire me.
–verb (used without object)
3. to have the strength reduced or exhausted, as by labor or exertion; become fatigued; be sleepy.
4. to have one's appreciation, interest, patience, etc., exhausted; become or be weary; become bored (usually fol. by of): He soon tired of americans who couldn't spell.



Tyre

noun
1. a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks [syn: Sur]
2. hoop that covers a wheel; "automobile tyres are usually made of rubber and filled with compressed air"

tire2   /taɪər/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [tahyuhr] Show IPA Pronunciation ,
noun, verb, tired, tir⋅ing.
–noun 1. a ring or band of rubber, either solid or hollow and inflated, or of metal, placed over the rim of a wheel to provide traction, resistance to wear, or other desirable properties.
2. a metal band attached to the outside of the felloes and forming the tread of a wagon wheel.
–verb (used with object) 3. to furnish with tires.

Also, British, tyre.

tire2   /taɪər/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [tahyuhr] Show IPA Pronunciation ,
noun, verb, tired, tir⋅ing.
–noun 1. a ring or band of rubber, either solid or hollow and inflated, or of metal, placed over the rim of a wheel to provide traction, resistance to wear, or other desirable properties.
2. a metal band attached to the outside of the felloes and forming the tread of a wagon wheel.
–verb (used with object) 3. to furnish with tires.

Also, British, tyre.

ENGLISH tyre - it's our language - how can it be wrong?!

ENGLISH tyre - it's our language - how can it be wrong?!

American English has some differences from your English...... :mrt:

ENGLISH tyre - it's our language - how can it be wrong?!

And "your" language comes from multiple other languages.

American English has some differences from your English...... :mrt:

One is bastardised, the other, simply isn't.

Wow this thread is really helping me pick out some tires. Thanks again TeenSpot!

Have a read of post 4. ;)

Get some BFG's, biatch.

Wow this thread is really helping me pick out some tires. Thanks again TeenSpot!

You receive what you give unto others:)

You receive what you give unto others:)

Helpful advice? My first post in the thread broke down the crux of the issue.

I see what you are trying imply, however you couldn't be further off the mark. To be frank, 1 JV is worth 500 of you. Especially when your idea of a reliable cooling system is pissing cold water over the radiator. What a prat!

You receive what you give unto others:)

It's not my fault if you're too stupid to see the pearls of wisdom contained in my vitriolic postings.

I see what you are trying imply, however you couldn't be further off the mark. To be frank, 1 JV is worth 500 of you. Especially when your idea of a reliable cooling system is pissing cold water over the radiator. What a prat!
And your opinion is worth a billion Rob's and Altimas :p. Well now that we've tossed each other off, guess we'll get down to business.

I've pretty much decided on the Generals. Reviews are good and they're pretty highly recommended around the interspheres. It'll be nice to have some tires with some grip and comfort. Then my suspension will be arriving some time in December :).

Helpful advice? My first post in the thread broke down the crux of the issue.

I see what you are trying imply, however you couldn't be further off the mark. To be frank, 1 JV is worth 500 of you. Especially when your idea of a reliable cooling system is pissing cold water over the radiator. What a prat!

Most posts on here are not of a technical sort but more just opinions and and BS. That was what I was implying. She gave me no technical reason as to why it wouldn't work or any help on the subject so why should I try and help her. Not that she is stupid, I know she is quite intellegent. Also I do not recall saying that spraying cold water on a radiator was a "reliable" cooling system. Again learn to read before throwing out insults.

Most posts on here are not of a technical sort but more just opinions and and BS. That was what I was implying. She gave me no technical reason as to why it wouldn't work or any help on the subject so why should I try and help her. Not that she is stupid, I know she is quite intellegent. Also I do not recall saying that spraying cold water on a radiator was a "reliable" cooling system. Again learn to read before throwing out insults.

So you knowingly advocate an unreliable system then?
That makes you even more of a prat since the excuse of ignorance no longer applies.

MT e.t. drags all the way around.

MT e.t. drags all the way around.

You are such a fucking retard. Thanks again TeenSpot for reminding me why I never ask a serious inquiry here.

ok, maybe not e.t. drags.. so e.t. streets?

GY Assurance Triple Tred!

ok, maybe not e.t. drags.. so e.t. streets?

Maybe not Mickey Thompson anything you dumb son of a bitch. Not only would some shitty drag tries not fit, my car isn't some piece of shit American "muscle" car made soley for going fast in a straight line and impressing high school sluts.
GY Assurance Triple Tred!
I was considering these, but not at $130+ per tire.

How many miles do you expect to do in 5 years?

Gotta go with BFG.

the GY eagle GT is $92/tire and has higher tire ratings all around than the general and continental, plus is cheaper

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?sortValue=0&filterType=all&resultsNumberSelected=Y&displayResults=63&compare=true&autoMake=Audi&autoModel=A6+2.7T&autoYear=2002&autoModClar=&vehicleSearch=true&compareList=&RunFlat=All&goWhere=%252Ftires%252FCompare1.jsp&minLoad=S&loadRank=2&minSpeedRating=T&sortCode=45350&width=215%2F&ratio=55&diameter=16&speed_rating=T&speed_rating=U&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&speed_rating=%28Y%29&startIndex=0

I've never had a problem with Cooper Lifeliners myself... But they're not really a puh-four-mints tire.

the GY eagle GT is $92/tire and has higher tire ratings all around than the general and continental, plus is cheaper

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?sortValue=0&filterType=all&resultsNumberSelected=Y&displayResults=63&compare=true&autoMake=Audi&autoModel=A6+2.7T&autoYear=2002&autoModClar=&vehicleSearch=true&compareList=&RunFlat=All&goWhere=%252Ftires%252FCompare1.jsp&minLoad=S&loadRank=2&minSpeedRating=T&sortCode=45350&width=215%2F&ratio=55&diameter=16&speed_rating=T&speed_rating=U&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&speed_rating=%28Y%29&startIndex=0

They don't even offer that tire in 205/55/16.

i put your car in and it came with 215



but if you click specs it shows the tire comes in 205/55/16

Unless your car needs special tires is: racing offroading it matters but considering you have an audi a6 get whatever

Unless your car needs special tires is: racing offroading it matters but considering you have an audi a6 get whatever

Right because any old tires will do on snow and ice. Okay tell me how you $25 a piece tires do and I will stick with my Potenza G019's.

This topic is old and should be re-locked since TeenSpot lost thier forum database. It's nice to see the admins are as retarded as most of the user base "ONCE A MONTH BACKUP IS GOOD RIGHT?!".

My Bridgestone Snow Slalom tires were discontinued and cheap :)